Graduates Catherine Migliazza, of Monroe and Milysa Musial, of Monroe pose for a photo during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014. The duo have been friends since kindergarten. less

Graduates Catherine Migliazza, of Monroe and Milysa Musial, of Monroe pose for a photo during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014. The duo have ... more

U.S. Air Force Veteran, Timothy Virkler, proudly holds up his diploma in Aviation Maintenance during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014.

U.S. Air Force Veteran, Timothy Virkler, proudly holds up his diploma in Aviation Maintenance during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014.

Graduate and U.S. Veteran Chet Daniels, of Stratford, blows a kiss to his family in the stands during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014.

Graduate and U.S. Veteran Chet Daniels, of Stratford, blows a kiss to his family in the stands during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014.

Rev. Cass Shaw, Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, delivers the commencement address during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014.

Rev. Cass Shaw, Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, delivers the commencement address during Housatonic Community College's 47th commencement at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on May 29, 2014.